Ibiza Town is set to open a major new sports facility in the Ses Figueretes area, with the inauguration of the new Polideportivo Paco Vázquez scheduled for Monday, September 7, at 20:30.

The facility has been developed and financed by the Consell d'Eivissa and forms part of Ibiza Town Council's "Eivissa, ciutat de l'esport" plan, which aims to expand and modernise the municipality's sports infrastructure.

The new sports centre has been named after Paco Vázquez, the former professional basketball player from Ibiza who enjoyed a long career at the highest level of Spanish basketball and later moved into coaching.

The inauguration will be attended by Vázquez himself, alongside Ibiza Town mayor Rafael Triguero and Consell d'Eivissa president Vicent Marí.

New sports centre opens in Ses Figueretes

The Polideportivo Paco Vázquez is located in the Ses Figueretes area, on the surroundings of Avenida de Sant Jordi and next to the Cementeri Vell.

The facility occupies 2,751 square metres within a much larger municipal plot covering 12,013 square metres.

Its location gives the municipality another substantial sports facility in an area close to existing residential neighbourhoods and major city roads.

The project is designed primarily around basketball and is intended to become an important new home for the sport in Ibiza Town.

The inauguration takes place on September 7

The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Monday, September 7, at 20:30.

The event will be presided over by Rafael Triguero and Vicent Marí.

Paco Vázquez will also attend the inauguration of the building that now carries his name.

The naming decision was announced in June, when the building was still around 85% complete.

At that time, the municipality said the name was intended to recognise both Vázquez's sporting career and his wider connection with Ibiza.

A new reference point for basketball

The new sports centre has specifically been designed to strengthen basketball facilities in Ibiza Town.

The municipality says the building is intended to become a new reference space for the practice of basketball and to provide better-quality facilities for clubs, sports organisations and younger players.

The project forms part of the wider "Ibiza, City of Sport" strategy, through which the municipality is investing in improvements to its sports infrastructure.

The plan also includes other projects, including the recently inaugurated Es Putxet stadium.

The building includes spectator stands

The new facility includes a dedicated spectator stand, allowing matches and competitions to be watched from inside the building.

This is particularly relevant to basketball clubs and local competitions, where existing municipal facilities can face pressure when several teams require training and match space.

The new centre is intended to provide a more modern environment for both athletes and spectators.

New changing facilities for players

The sports centre includes two changing rooms for athletes.

It also has two adapted changing rooms designed to improve accessibility.

A separate changing room is available for referees.

The combination is intended to allow the building to host competitive matches and organised sporting activity while meeting the practical requirements of teams, officials and visitors.

Gym and medical room included

In addition to the main sports area, the building contains a gym and a medical or first-aid room.

The gym provides additional space for physical preparation and conditioning.

The medical room is intended to support sporting activity at the facility and provide a dedicated space for dealing with minor injuries or first-aid situations.

These facilities add to the centre's ability to accommodate organised sports beyond simply providing a court.

Accessibility is part of the design

The new building incorporates universal accessibility measures.

The project includes adapted changing rooms and other design features intended to allow people with different mobility requirements to use the facility.

The municipality has presented accessibility, comfort and energy efficiency as important elements of the building's design.

The objective is to provide a sports facility suitable for both competitive sport and community use.

Renewable energy systems are included

The new sports centre has also been designed with energy efficiency in mind.

The building incorporates renewable energy systems as part of its overall design.

It also uses architectural solutions intended to maximise natural light and ventilation.

These features are intended to reduce the building's reliance on artificial lighting and mechanical systems where conditions allow.

The municipality has presented the approach as part of its wider effort to modernise public infrastructure.

The surrounding landscape has been considered

The project has also attempted to reduce the visual impact of the new building.

A landscaped strip has been incorporated around the sports centre.

Existing cypress trees on the site have been preserved and form part of the landscaping around the facility.

According to the municipality, the vegetation provides a visual barrier and helps integrate the building into its surroundings.

This was one of the measures used to limit the visual impact of the construction.

The facility sits on a 12,013-square-metre municipal plot

Although the building itself covers 2,751 square metres, it sits within a significantly larger municipal site.

The full plot covers 12,013 square metres.

The space around the building provides room for landscaping and integrates the sports centre into the surrounding urban area.

Its location next to the old cemetery also places the building within an established part of Ibiza Town rather than on an isolated new development site.

The Consell financed the project

The new sports centre has been financed by the Consell Insular d'Eivissa.

Its construction therefore represents cooperation between the island government and Ibiza Town Council.

The municipality is responsible for incorporating the facility into its wider sports strategy and ensuring that it serves local clubs and residents.

The cooperation between the two institutions has been highlighted as an example of investment in public sports infrastructure.

The name honours Paco Vázquez's career

The decision to name the facility after Paco Vázquez was announced in June.

At the time, Mayor Rafael Triguero said that giving the building Vázquez's name was a recognition of an exceptional sporting career and the values associated with him.

Vázquez has long been regarded as one of Ibiza's most prominent professional athletes.

His connection with the municipality extends beyond his playing career, particularly through his work with younger athletes and grassroots basketball.

Paco Vázquez's professional basketball career

Paco Vázquez spent 17 seasons as a professional basketball player and played 515 games in Spain's ACB League.

He was particularly recognised for his three-point shooting ability and scored 587 three-pointers during his ACB career.

His professional career included spells with several major Spanish clubs, including TDK Manresa, Unicaja Málaga, Joventut Badalona and Bilbao Basket.

He also represented Spain internationally.

His honours include winning the ACB League with TDK Manresa and the EuroCup with Joventut, as well as other national and international achievements.

He received Ibiza's Gold Medal in 2016

The connection between Vázquez and Ibiza was formally recognised when he received the city's Gold Medal in 2016.

He became the first sports figure to receive the municipality's highest distinction, following a decision by the city council.

The award recognised not only his professional sporting success but also his contribution to grassroots sport and his continuing connection with the island.

The new sports centre's name therefore follows an earlier formal recognition from Ibiza Town.

Vázquez has moved into coaching

Following his playing career, Vázquez moved into coaching.

In 2026, he is working as an assistant coach at MoraBanc Andorra in the ACB.

His continued involvement in elite basketball means that his relationship with the sport has remained active long after his retirement as a professional player.

That coaching role also connects with the municipality's decision to name a facility aimed at supporting the development of future generations of players after him.

The building was 85% complete in June

When municipal officials announced the naming of the facility in June, construction was approximately 85% complete.

At the time, the project was described as approaching its final stage.

The remaining work involved completing the internal spaces, infrastructure and final details needed before the building could be opened for use.

The scheduled September 7 inauguration now marks the completion of that process.

Part of the "Ibiza, City of Sport" plan

The Polideportivo Paco Vázquez is one element of the municipality's wider strategy to improve sports facilities.

The "Eivissa, ciutat de l'esport" plan is intended to increase and modernise sporting infrastructure throughout Ibiza Town.

The municipality says the strategy aims to make it easier for clubs and sports organisations to operate while providing higher-quality facilities for local residents and young athletes.

The new basketball centre is one of the most significant elements of that investment.

Another new facility opened recently

The sports centre is not the only new sporting infrastructure opened by the municipality during 2026.

The Es Putxet stadium was inaugurated the previous month as another project under the "Ibiza, City of Sport" programme.

The two projects demonstrate the municipality's focus on expanding facilities across different sporting disciplines rather than concentrating exclusively on one area.

Supporting local basketball clubs

One of the main stated goals of the Paco Vázquez sports centre is to support basketball clubs and sports organisations in Ibiza Town.

The municipality says the facility will provide better conditions for clubs to train and compete.

The addition of spectator stands also makes it more suitable for organised matches.

The new centre should therefore become part of the regular infrastructure used by local basketball teams as well as other sporting activities compatible with the building.

A facility designed for younger athletes

The municipality has also highlighted the centre's importance for the next generation of sportspeople.

Vázquez himself has remained connected to youth development throughout his career, including through basketball camps and grassroots activities.

The new facility is intended to provide young players with a modern environment in which to train and compete.

This connection between the building's purpose and Vázquez's background is one of the reasons the municipality chose his name.

The new centre combines sport and environmental considerations

Although basketball is at the centre of the project, the design incorporates several environmental considerations.

The building retains existing cypress trees and includes landscaped areas around the perimeter.

Renewable energy systems have been incorporated into the facility.

Natural ventilation and natural lighting have also been used as part of the architectural design.

These features are intended to make the building more comfortable while reducing unnecessary energy consumption.

A modern public sports facility for Ibiza

The new Polideportivo Paco Vázquez adds a significant piece of public sports infrastructure to Ibiza Town.

With dedicated changing rooms, adapted facilities, spectator seating, a gym, medical room, storage and access-control systems, it is designed to function as a full sports venue rather than simply a basketball court.

The building's size and range of facilities should allow it to host regular training, organised competitions and community sporting activity.

The location is convenient for the city

The centre's position near Avenida de Sant Jordi provides access from one of Ibiza Town's main road corridors.

It is located next to the old cemetery and within the broader Ses Figueretes area.

The site is therefore connected to an established part of the city and its surrounding neighbourhoods.

For local clubs, the new facility should provide additional capacity within the municipal sports network.

What happens at the inauguration?

The official opening will take place on Monday, September 7 at 20:30.

Mayor Rafael Triguero and Consell president Vicent Marí will preside over the ceremony.

Paco Vázquez will attend as the person whose name the sports centre now carries.

The event will formally mark the opening of the new building following the completion of its construction.

What is confirmed about the new sports centre?

The Polideportivo Paco Vázquez will be inaugurated on September 7, 2026.

The ceremony is scheduled for 20:30.

The facility is located in Ses Figueretes, near Avenida de Sant Jordi and the Cementeri Vell.

The building covers 2,751 square metres.

It occupies part of a 12,013-square-metre municipal plot.

The project is financed by the Consell Insular d'Eivissa.

The facility is designed particularly for basketball.

It includes spectator stands, a gym and medical room.

There are two athlete changing rooms, two adapted changing rooms and a dedicated referee changing room.

It also contains public toilets, storage space and an access-control system.

The building includes renewable energy systems and architectural measures designed to make use of natural light and ventilation.

Existing cypress trees have been preserved and landscaped areas have been added to reduce the visual impact of the building.

The facility forms part of the "Eivissa, ciutat de l'esport" municipal sports plan.

Why the name Paco Vázquez matters

The decision to name the centre after Vázquez gives the facility a strong connection to Ibiza's sporting history.

Vázquez is one of the island's most successful professional basketball players and has maintained close ties with local grassroots sport.

He played 515 ACB games, scored 587 three-pointers and represented Spain, while also winning major club trophies.

His Gold Medal from Ibiza Town in 2016 recognised his contribution to the city.

Naming a new basketball facility after him extends that recognition while connecting his career with the development of future players.

Ibiza expands its sports infrastructure

The inauguration of the Paco Vázquez sports centre represents another step in Ibiza Town's effort to modernise its public sporting facilities.

The project combines a purpose-built basketball venue with facilities designed for athletes, officials and spectators.

Its renewable-energy systems, accessibility measures and landscaping also reflect the municipality's stated intention to make new public infrastructure more sustainable and comfortable.

With the building now ready to open, local basketball clubs and younger athletes will have a new venue in which to train and compete.

For Paco Vázquez himself, the inauguration provides a particularly personal recognition: a municipal sports facility in his home city will carry his name and be used by generations of players.

Key Facts

Facility: Polideportivo Paco Vázquez

Location: Ses Figueretes, Ibiza Town

Inauguration: Monday, September 7, 2026

Time: 20:30

Named after: Paco Vázquez

Design focus: Basketball and local sports

Building area: 2,751 square metres

Municipal plot: 12,013 square metres

Funding: Consell Insular d'Eivissa

Municipal programme: "Eivissa, ciutat de l'esport"

Facilities: Spectator stands, gym, medical room, two athlete changing rooms, two adapted changing rooms, referee changing room, public toilets, storage and access control

Environmental features: Renewable energy systems, natural lighting and ventilation, landscaped area and preservation of existing cypress trees

Paco Vázquez recognition: Gold Medal of the City of Ibiza, 2016

Professional career: 17 seasons and 515 ACB appearances

ACB three-pointers: 587

Current role: Assistant coach at MoraBanc Andorra